VIDEOS
LATEST
Betting With, and Against, Life is Good in the Woodward Stakes
A compact field of five will travel nine panels on the Aqueduct main surface in Saturday’s $500,000 Woodward S.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Champagne Stakes
A field of six juveniles will travel one-mile on the Aqueduct main surface in Saturday’s $500,000 Champagne S.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Sept. 29 at Delaware Park and Churchill Downs, including a midrange longshot in the First Dash S.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 29
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Thursday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Sept. 29
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Sept. 29 card at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Woodbine Picks: Nick Tammaro's picks for Sept. 29
Nick Tammaro offers his picks for the Sept. 29 card at Woodbine.
Wagering
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Sept. 29-Oct. 3
Selected features, stakes coverage and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
Racing
Catching My Eye: Churchill Downs track profile
The majority of winners at Churchill Downs’ September meet have come from off the pace and down the center of the track. The question is how do we work with this knowledge going forward?
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 28
Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Presque Isle, Delaware Park, and Churchill Downs, plus horses to single in the mandatory-payout $390,577 Pick 5 carryover at Assiniboia Downs.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 28
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks: Emily Gullikson's picks for Sept. 28
Emily Gullikson gives her picks for the Sept. 28 card at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Wagering
Hong Kong Preview: Comet has splendid prospects
#7 Comet Splendido has an excellent chance of reversing the form with #6 Nearly Fine in the Wan Chai Handicap at Happy Valley.
Racing
How can field size affect betting payoffs?
It’s common to hear horseplayers and racing analysts talk about field size, but they’re not referring to the acreage of open land. They’re referring to the number of horses entered in a race.
Racing
Assiniboia: Ashley Anderson's Sept. 27 picks for ASD
Ashley Anderson offers her picks for the Sept. 27 Assiniboia Downs race card.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the mandatory-payout $18,034 Super High 5 carryover at Assiniboia Downs.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 27
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Recent trends in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
With the 2022 edition of the Arc at Longchamp coming up this Sunday, Oct. 2, here's a look at recent trends in the 1 1/2-mile fixture.
Trends
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to bet in a pair of non-jackpot carryovers at Louisiana Downs.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 26
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Los Alamitos: Horses to play in the $56,126 Pick 6 carryover
Have you heard the news? Sunday is closing day of the Los Alamitos Thoroughbred meet, and there’s a $56,126 Pick 6 carryover slated for mandatory payout.
Racing
Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Sept. 25
Scott Shapiro gives his picks for the Sept. 25 card at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Louisiana Downs Pick 4 for Sept. 24
I’ll dive into the Pick 4 starting in Race 5, and if you are looking to cash the Super Pick 5, consider using the longest prices on the tote board with this ticket.
Racing
2022 Oklahoma Derby and Remington Park Oaks Selections
A pair of Grade 3 tilts for three-year-olds are part of a huge card at Remington Park on Sunday.
Racing
Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Sept. 24
Scott Shapiro gives his selections for the Sept. 24 card at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Woodbine Picks: Nick Tammaro's picks for Sept. 24
Nick Tammaro gives his selections for the Sept. 24 card at Woodbine.
Wagering
Selections for Woodbine Juvenile Stakes on Sept. 24
A pair of grassy black-type races for two-year-olds will highlight the Saturday racing at Woodbine.
Racing
The Jury: Bets and fades for Sept. 24
The TwinSpires Jury this week takes a look at Saturday's Pennsylvania Derby Day card and the "Downs After Dark" program at Churchill for the weekend's best plays.
Racing
Great Britain Preview: Juveniles, Cambridgeshire headline Newmarket
Two-year-olds hold center stage in Britain and Ireland this weekend.
Racing
Parx: How to bet the all-stakes, mandatory-payout $102,129 Pick 5 carryover
The Saturday card at Parx Racing is absolutely stuffed with stakes, including the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) and Cotillion S. (G1). It also features a mandatory-payout Pick 5 carryover worth $102,129.
Racing
How to play the opening European Derby Road features
A week after the Iroquois (G3) began the main Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby, the European series begins this weekend. Two well-established juvenile features, one each in Ireland and England, begin the seven-race series.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Dogwood Stakes
Seven sophomore fillies will run seven panels on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $275,000.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Ashley T. Cole Stakes
A strong field of nine New York-bred runners, two of which are entered for main-track only purposes, go postward in the Ashley T. Cole S. at Aqueduct on Saturday.
Racing
Parx Stakes Spot Plays for Sept. 24
A total of nine black-type races, led by a pair of Grade 1 tilts, will highlight the signature day of racing at Parx on Saturday.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday at Belterra Park, Churchill Downs, and Remington Park, along with tickets for the $4,095 Super High 5 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
Racing
Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Sept. 23
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Sept. 23 card at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Woodbine Picks: Nick Tammaro's picks for Sept. 23
Nick Tammaro offers his picks for the Sept. 23 card at Woodbine.
Wagering
Los Alamitos Picks: Nick Tammaro's picks for Sept. 23
Nick Tammaro offers his picks for the Sept. 23 card at Los Alamitos.
Racing
Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Sept. 22
Scott Shapiro gives his picks for the Sept. 22 card at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2022 Pennsylvania Derby
An excellent field of 11 sophomores will travel nine furlongs on the Parx dirt in Saturday’s $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1).
Racing
How to bet With, and Against, Secret Oath in the Cotillion Stakes
An excellent field of nine sophomore fillies will vie in Saturday’s $1 million Cotillion S. (G1) at Parx.
Racing
Sydney Preview: Jacquinot can land Golden Rose
The first major spring target for three-year-olds in Australia arrives this weekend in the form of the Golden Rose (G1) at Rosehill.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 22
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Thursday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Los Alamitos Picks: Nick Tammaro's picks for Sept. 22
Nick Tammaro gives his picks for the Sept. 22 card at Los Alamitos.
Wagering
Belmont Picks: Darin Zoccali's Belmont at the Big A picks for Sept. 22
Darin Zoccali's offers his Belmont at the Big A picks for the Sept. 22 card.
Wagering
Woodbine Picks: Nick Tammaro's picks for Sept. 22
Nick Tammaro offers his picks for the Sept. 22 card at Woodbine.
Wagering
Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks: Emily Gullikson's picks for Sept. 22
Emily Gullikson gives her picks for the Sept. 22 card at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in non-jackpot carryovers at Churchill and Los Alamitos.
Racing
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Sept. 22-26
Selected features, stakes coverage and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 21
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Delaware Park and Churchill Downs, along with a ticket for the $25,322 Pick 5 carryover at Charles Town.
Racing
Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Sept. 21
Scott Shapiro provides his picks for the Sept. 21 card at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Horseshoe Indianapolis PIcks: Emily Gullikson's picks for Sept. 21
Emily Gullikson gives her analysis of the Sept. 21 card at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Racing
How to calculate the cost of a multi-race wager
Have you ever wondered how to calculate the price of a multi-race wager? Wonder no longer, because it’s easy and straightforward.
Racing
Hong Kong Preview: Packing Famous may have fitness advantage
Packing Famous can take advantage of his race fitness and win the Fortress Hill Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in carryovers at Belterra Park and Louisiana Downs.
Racing
Louisiana Downs Pick 5 for Tuesday, Sept. 20
The second-to-last week of Louisiana Downs offers up another interesting Pick 5.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 20
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Sept. 19 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including exactas in a pair of stakes.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 19
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Pebbles Stakes
An overflow field of 13 three-year-old fillies will vie in Sunday’s $150,000 Pebbles S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Dark Mirage Stakes
A total of seven fillies and mares will run one mile in Sunday’s $75,000 Dark Mirage S. at Los Alamitos.
Wagering
Churchill Downs: How to bet the $15,343 Super High 5 carryover
The first three days of the Churchill Downs September meet passed without anyone constructing a winning Super High 5 ticket, which means Sunday’s card boasts a $15,343 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Churchill Downs: How to bet the $7,098 Super High 5 carryover in the Pocahontas
It’s common for racetracks to toss up non-jackpot Super High 5 carryovers, but often the prize pools are up for grabs in difficult claiming races. Churchill Downs, however, has managed an exception.
Racing
Trying to beat Lady Speightspeare in the 2022 Seaway Stakes
Ten fillies and mares will dash seven-eighths on the Woodbine all-weather strip in Saturday’s C$150,000 Seaway S. (G3).
Wagering
Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Sept. 17
Scott Shapiro's provides his picks for the Saturday card at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Woodbine Picks: Nick Tammaro's picks for Sept. 17
Nick Tammaro's provides his picks for the Saturday Woodbine card.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Mysterious Night in the 2022 Summer Stakes
An interesting field of seven juveniles will travel one mile on the Woodbine turf in Saturday’s C$500,000 Summer S.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the 2022 Woodbine Mile
A fantastic field of 11 will travel eight panels on the green in Saturday’s C$1 million Woodbine Mile (G1).
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2022 Pocahontas Stakes
A well-matched field of 12 juvenile fillies will go postward in Saturday’s $300,000 Pocahontas S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2022 Iroquois Stakes
A strong field of nine two-year-olds will run 1 1/16 miles over the famed main oval at Churchill Downs in Saturday’s $300,000 Iroquois S. (G3).
Racing
The Jury: Bets and fades for Sept. 17
This week's TwinSpires Jury offers views on the big action at Churchill Downs, Woodbine, and Aqueduct.
Racing
Sydney Preview: Eduardo can topple Nature Strip in Shorts
Spring racing heats up in Sydney this weekend with the return of world champion sprinter Nature Strip.
Racing
Great Britain & Ireland Preview: Siskany ready for Legacy Cup
Saturday features some very good contests at Newbury, for which all races are subject to a TwinSpires Rest of the World Bet Back offer.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Sept. 16 at Churchill Downs and Belmont at the Big A, including tickets for Churchill’s $2,986 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Sept. 16
Scott Shapiro's offers his picks for the Friday card at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Los Alamitos Picks: Nick Tammaro's picks for Sept. 16
Nick Tammaro's offers his picks for the Sept. 16 card at Los Alamitos.
Wagering
Belmont Picks: Darin Zoccali's picks for Sept. 16 at BAQ
Darin Zoccali's offers his picks for the Friday Belmont at Aqueduct card.
Wagering
Louisiana Downs Pick 5 for Sept. 17: Leaning on longshots in the last leg
The Pick 5 and Pick 4 takeout at Louisiana Downs is 15%, which gives us reason to play.
Racing
Belmont Picks: James Scully's Sept. 15 picks for BAQ
James Scully's offers his picks for the Sept. 15 Belmont card at Aqueduct.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Sept. 15 at Churchill Downs and Belmont at the Big A, along with horses to single in the $4,206 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
Racing
Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Sept. 15
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Sept. 15 card at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks: Emily Gullikson's picks for Sept. 15
Emily Gullikson offers her picks for the Sept. 15 card at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Wagering
Woodbine Picks: Nick Tammaro's picks for Sept. 15
Nick Tammaro offers his picks for the Sept. 15 card at Woodbine.
Wagering
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Sept. 15-18
Selected features, stakes coverage and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
Racing
Catching My Eye: Rail Down at Kentucky Downs
The rail was down last weekend at Kentucky Downs and that set up some big runs from horses able to stay tight throughout.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 15
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Thursday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Gun Runner S. and Kentucky Downs spot plays for Sept. 14
The Juvenile Mile will kick off an all-stakes Pick 3 featuring the Gun Runner S. and One Dreamer S. in the ninth through 11th races on closing day at Kentucky Downs on Wed., Sept. 14.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Sept. 14 at Assiniboia Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $773 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 14
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Furlongs, miles, and meters: How do race distances compare?
In the United States, the distance of a horse race is measured in furlongs and/or miles. But this isn’t the case in many other racing nations.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Fort Erie, including a trifecta capitalizing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 13
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
What does shaky history of odds-on BC Classic favorites mean for Flightline?
The main question is not so much who specifically will win the Breeders' Cup Classic, but whether Flightline will be a single or not.
Breeders Cup
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 12
J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to single in the $2,010 Pick 5 carryover at Belterra Park.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 12
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Ladies Marathon Stakes
A solid field of nine fillies and mares will travel 1 5/16 grassy miles at Kentucky Downs on Sunday in the lucrative $550,000 Ladies Marathon S.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Del Mar Futurity
An excellent field of nine two-year-olds will go postward in Sunday’s $300,000 Del Mar Futurity (G1).
Racing
Del Mar: Horses to single in the mandatory-payout $166,281 Pick 6
Sunday is closing day of the Del Mar summer meet, which means there’s a $166,281 Pick 6 carryover scheduled for mandatory payout.
Racing